Train TGV from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon

hieuvo · 2024-04-22T16:59:41+02:00

Hi, I want to check that can I use Swiss Travel Pass from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon through TGV Train depart from Basel SBB ? I will leave Interlaken to Basell SBB (this route I can use my Swiss Travel Pass) - however I am not sure for the border train from Basel to Paris - my Swiss travel Pass can be applicable ? What if it is applicable to use my Swiss Travel Pass for this route - how can I buy the ticket ? Can I buy the ticket online and apply Swiss Travel Pass during the payment process ? Appreciate your helps on this matter. Hieu.

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Hieu is planning to travel from Interlaken to Paris via Basel SBB and is unsure if the Swiss Travel Pass can be used for the TGV train from Basel to Paris. They're looking for clarity on ticket purchasing and the applicability of the Swiss Travel Pass for that route.

Key takeaways:

You cannot use the Swiss Travel Pass for the TGV from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.
For travel from Basel to Paris, you need to buy a standard ticket.
If you buy your ticket online through the SBB website or at a train station, you might get some discounts with your Swiss Travel Pass.

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hieuvo
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22 April 2024 at 16:59:41 #1440643

Hi,

I want to check that can I use Swiss Travel Pass from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon through TGV Train depart from Basel SBB ? I will leave Interlaken to Basell SBB (this route I can use my Swiss Travel Pass) – however I am not sure for the border train from Basel to Paris – my Swiss travel Pass can be applicable ?

What if it is applicable to use my Swiss Travel Pass for this route – how can I buy the ticket ? Can I buy the ticket online and apply Swiss Travel Pass during the payment process ?

Appreciate your helps on this matter.

Hieu.

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alad
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Reply 1 of 2 • 23 April 2024 at 12:51:02 #1444598

Hello Hieu,

I’m afraid you cannot use Swiss Travel Pass from Basel SBB to Paris Gare De Lyon TGV. I’ve purchased my TGV Lyria tickets for similar travel from: https://www.sncf-connect.com

Thanks

Amol

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Reply 2 of 2 • 23 April 2024 at 21:53:04 #1446877

Hi hieuvo,

If you are travelling from Basel to Paris, you will have to pay the standard price as Basel is located right at the border: see https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/. If you are travelling from Zurich to Paris, then you might get some discount on the Swiss portion of your journey. I’ve purchased a ticket to travel on the TGV Lyria and got a discount with my Half Fare Card. I think if you have a Swiss Travel Pass, you will also get some discounts if you purchase the ticket from the SBB website or train station.

You can find useful tips on travel and tickets between Switzerland and France here: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-guide/france-switzerland/

Hope this helps.

regards,

Anna

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